Job summary
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse, School Age Immunisation Team
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) are looking for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to work with the Doncaster School Age Immunisation Team delivering immunisation in schools, community clinics and at home visits across Doncaster.
The post is based on the Tickhill Road hospital site so requires the post holder to be able to travel across Doncaster to schools and other venues transporting the necessary equipment.
The successful person will be an enthusiastic and self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can engage with children and adults of all ages. They will be a key member of the team working alongside colleagues to ensure effective delivery of this Public Health programme which also requires the ability to work autonomously at times.
This post is for 37.5 hours per week in school term time only
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of the school age immunisation programme, which takes place in schools, community clinics and home visits.
To respond to outbreaks, working in collaboration with local public health teams
To ensure the service is delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
To assess risk to support effective decision making and the implementation of individualised care
To remain up to date with training requirements, current practice and continuous learning through CPD and research led developments.
Engage effectively with schools, children, young people and their families
Identify vulnerable children and follow agreed policies and procedures
Be responsible for the management and transportation of vaccines and equipment to and from sessions
Complete documentation and maintain accurate records
Ensure cold chain is maintained whilst in a community setting and escalate incidents via correct procedure
To promote School age immunisations , sharing accurate and up to date information
Promote the trust values at all times
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Vaccination and Immunisation Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of undertaking health assessments
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jan Paine
- Job title
- Programme Lead, School Age Immunisation Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07917586662
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